Leica D-LUX
4
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GF1

Updated (November, 2010): Compare the Leica D-LUX 4 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Leica D-LUX 4

Reasons to buy the Leica D-LUX 4

Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Live view
 Has live view
Preview your photos
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
External flash not needed
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Leica D-LUX 4
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Size Smaller 109x56x27 mm vs 119x71x36 mm
Help
 Around 50% smaller
Weight Lighter 248 g vs 330 g
Help
 More than 20% lighter
Thickness Thinner 1.1" vs 1.4"
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 Around 30% thinner
Leica D-LUX 4 Learn more about
the Leica D-LUX 4

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF1
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
Help
 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
True resolution Higher true resolution 12 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
Help
 2x faster max shutter speed
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Learn more about
the Panasonic DMC-GF1
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recommendations

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Longest exposure Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Movie format HD (720p) video Help
D-LUX 4:720p @ 24fps
DMC-GF1:720p @ 30fps

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 - $379 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$320 - $468
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Color depth Has slightly less color depth
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,189 - $1,419
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$583 - $600
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$7,714 - $7,955 body only
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the M9 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the M9 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$414 - $430
Movie format Records higher quality movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Leica X1

Leica X1

Boutique

$2,083 - $2,250
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the X1 vs the D-LUX 4
Compare the X1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Leica D-LUX 4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica D-LUX 5

Leica D-LUX 5

Pro digicam

$1,237
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed
Supports 24p No 24p support
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the D-LUX 5 vs the D-LUX 4
Leica D-LUX 3

Leica D-LUX 3

Pro digicam
Weight Slightly lighter
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the D-LUX 3 vs the D-LUX 4
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Pro digicam

$707
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX3 vs the D-LUX 4
Ricoh GR Digital III

Ricoh GR Digital III

Pro digicam

$561
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the GR Digital III vs the D-LUX 4
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$369
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Weight Lighter
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
External flash No external flash support
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the D-LUX 4

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$754 body only

$916 - $964 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Color depth Worse color depth
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$700 body only

$439 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$569 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Overall image quality Better image quality
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Lens availability Fewer lenses available
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Olympus PEN E-PL1

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$280 - $299 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the PEN E-PL1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

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